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DiGA in Austria: Approval of digital health applications (2026)

by Sabine | Nov 3, 2026 | DiGA, diga-whitepaper

Since 2020, there have been increasing efforts in Austria to integrate digital health applications (DiGA) into regular healthcare. So is the “app on prescription” now coming to Austria? In this article we give you an overview of: the planned approval...

The Digital Act (DigiG): Guide for DiGA manufacturers

by Sabine | Nov 3, 2026 | diga-whitepaper, Professional article for DiGA landing page, Unkategorisiert

The new Digital Act of the Federal Ministry of Health was passed on February 2, 2024. It touches on a wide range of topics relating to modern healthcare, such as the electronic patient file (ePA) and regulations on the telematics infrastructure. With regard to DiGA,...

Current DiGA Reports 2026: Official Reports at a glance

by Daniel Lange | Nov 2, 2026 | diga-whitepaper, Professional article for DiGA landing page

Where exactly can I find the latest figures and reports for approved digital health applications (DiGA)? For the strategic planning of new DiGA projects and market analyses, it is important to consider the prescription figures for listed DiGAs. However, when searching...

Is your app a DiGA? Definition criteria of digital health applications

by Malte Bucksch | Nov 2, 2026 | diga-whitepaper, Professional article for DiGA landing page

So-called DiGA (digital health applications) can be reimbursed by statutory health insurance funds. This became possible for the first time when the Digital Healthcare Act (DVG) came into force on December 19, 2019. However, not every health app or medical software...

Switzerland: Reimbursement for digital health applications (DiGA & dGA)

by Sabine | Nov 2, 2026 | diga-whitepaper

In 2020, Germany became the first country to establish DiGA in regular healthcare. This means that digital health applications (DiGA) can be approved in a structured, transparent process. Once approved, DiGA can then be prescribed by doctors in a similar way to...

Guide to §374a SGB V – Interoperability for DiGA, aids & implants

by Alexander Fenkiw | Jun 23, 2026 | diga-whitepaper

Attention manufacturers of electronic aids, implants and DiGA! Starting in mid-2027, a new legal requirement will take effect that is intended to improve interoperability between medical devices and digital health applications (DiGA) approved by the BfArM: Section...